Headcorn Flying Proms 2007

The Headcorn Flying Proms is to be held at Headcorn Aerodrome, Headcorn, Ashford, Kent on Saturday 28 July 2007.

The Headcorn Flying Proms will be a full flying display to music.
Fly ins welcomed. Starts 6pm ends 10pm.

This is the third year that this event has been held at the airfield and differs from other similar events by the fact that there is a full flying display featuring historic aircraft, throughout the orchestral performance. What better way to celebrate the 80th anniversary of this historic airfield than to hold an aerial spectacular to music, featuring Spitfires, Hurricanes, Mustangs, Harvards, Tiger Moths and much more.
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A Robin Fly-in is also taking place at Headcorn Aerodrome, Headcorn, Ashford, Kent on Saturday 7th July 2007.

Fly-in for owners and operators of Robin aircraft (although all types invited). Free landing fee and overnight camping for pilots. BBQ food.

Tel: 01622 890226

www.headcornaerodrome.co.uk

Swing in the Air 2007 *CANCELLED* Swing in the Air which was to be held at Thruxton Airfield near Andover on Saturday 07 July 2007 has now been cancelled. On Saturday July 7th at Thruxton Airfield near Andover the Museum of Army Flying Development Trust is presenting “Swing in the Air”, a sister show for the ever popular “Music in the Air” which is taking a break in 2007 for one year only. The show will continue to feature live music with synchronised flying displays but Swing in the Air will have a 1940's theme with music from the Sid Lawrence Orchestra, world war two enactment groups, jitterbugging, an old fashioned fun fair, and plenty of entertainment along with trade and food stalls. Historic aircraft will be “parked up” for public display. Aircraft taking part in the flying display include The Matadors, Aerostars, Lancaster, Spitfire, Hurricane, among others. The Red Devils parachute display will be performing and the show finishes spectacularly with The Red Arrows The gates will open at 11.00am and the first part of the concert starts at 2.30pm. The show finishes around 6.00pm. Guests are invited to bring a picnic or take advantage of the many food stalls which will be represented on the day. The Cockpit Enclosure will be available for any members of the public wishing to have extra facilities to sit down, eat, drink and enjoy themselves with a little more privacy. Corporate guests wishing to entertain on the day may apply for a separate marquee with their own catering facilities to hand. A website will be up in January and tickets go on sale mid February. For more information please contact: Ali Brierly 01264 784421 http://www.flying-museum.org.uk/ Salthill Air Show 2007 The Salthill Air Show will be held at Galway in the Republic of Ireland on 24th June 2007. Participating aircraft include: Flying Display: US Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team Irish Air Corps Pilatus PC-9M Irish Air Corps CASA CN235-100MP Persuader Irish Air Corps Eurocopter EC135P2 Irish Air Corps Agusta Westland AW139 Royal Air Force Shorts Tucano T.1 Royal Air Force Grob Tutor Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon Coast Guard Sikorsky S-61N Royal Netherlands Air Force AB412 Irish Army Parachute Display Team - The Black Knights Static Display: Royal Air Force Merlin - Merlin HC.3 (Pending Confirmation) Royal Navy Westland Sea King MK.4 Irish Air Corps Eurocopter EC135P2 Irish Air Corps Agusta Westland AW139 Royal Netherlands Air Force AB412 Ground Display: Irish Army Weapons Display Civil Defence Ships and Boats: Irish Naval Service Civil Defence R.N.L.I. Top US National Demonstration Team "The Thunderbirds" To Visit Ireland The Salthill Air Show in Galway have pulled of one of the biggest coups in Aviation by announcing that the No 1 display team in the United States "The Thunderbirds" will take part in the 2007 Air Show which takes place over the weekend of the 24th of June. The "Thunderbirds" have never been to Ireland and Salthill will be their first display in a tour that will take the team to seven other countries in Europe. When the team last appeared in Europe in 1996 3.5 million people turned out to see them and they had over 2 million at a show in Coney Island New York in 1998. When the team are here they hope to carry out some community visits. The advance team were in Salthill last weekend to survey the display area off the promenade and said they had never seen a finer or more beautiful location for an Air Show than Salthill, with beautiful Galway Bay and the Burren Mountains in the background. The Salthill Air Show is Irelands only FREE Air Show, now in its 15th year having started with very small beginnings with just one fishing boat and the Coastguard helicopter from Shannon. Since then it has become the biggest Show in the Country and each year attracts thousands of visitors to Salthill and Galway. The visit of the "Thunderbirds" will be the Aviation event of the year in Ireland. The Team will be arriving in Shannon and will spend a few days in Ireland before departing for Poland on the next stage of their European tour that will also see them visit France, Italy, Rumania, Bulgaria, Turkey and the UK For further updates check out the Salthill Air Show web-site www.salthillairshow.com Thunderbirds information For more information on the Thunderbirds at Salthill please visit the following links: www.salthillairshow.com www.salthillairshow.com/thunderbirds/ www.salthillairshow.com/thunderbirds/tbirds_release_300107.html Support the Air Show Due to the ever increasing cost of running the air show we have put in place several ways for supporters & potential sponsors to help contribute to the running of the air show financially, click on the links for more information: Sponsorship / Corporate Opportunities - www.salthillairshow.com/2007_sponsorship.html Advertising - www.salthillairshow.com/2007_advertising.html Donation - www.salthillairshow.com/donate/ VIP / Viewing Area Packages Again this year, in conjunction with Midnight Promotions, we are able to offer elevated viewing areas with VIP / Individual / Family packages on offer, click on this link for more information & pricing: www.salthillairshow.com/2007_packages.html Show date: Sunday 24th June 2007 Start time: 3pm Show Frequency: 121.750 BBMF 50th Anniversary Flying Day at Duxford The BBMF 50th Anniversary Flying Day will be taking place at Duxford in Cambridgeshire on 5th May 2007. A 50th anniversary of the 'Battle of Britain Memorial Flight' (BBMF) Day will take place at Duxford on 5th May. This will be a chance to see 3 BBMF aircraft in their new colour schemes - Lancaster PA474, Spitfire IIa P7350 with new markings XT-L depicting the aircraft of Gerald 'Stapme' Stapleton, a 603 Sqn veteran, and Spitfire LFVb AB910 in 303 (Polish) Sqn markings. All seven BBMF fighters will fly in formation with the Lancaster. The 5th May 2007 sees the official launch of the BBMF 50th Anniversary Season, '50 Golden Years of the BBMF'. The IWM Duxford is opening up the airfield exclusively to the BBMF. The first opportunity for the public to see Lancaster PA474 representing the 'Phantom of the Ruhr' of 100 and 550 Sqns, Spitfire P7350 wearing Gerald 'Stapme' Stapleton's markings of XT-L and AB910 as 'Zumbach's Donald, EN951 of 303 'Kosciuszko' Squadron. See the four original fighters of the BBMF reunited once again and also see all seven BBMF fighters in formation with the Lancaster. There will be opportunities to meet the crews and get official commemorative books signed. Tickets will cost £19.95 (adult), with a £3 discount for advanced purchases, under-16s go free. ------------------------- Duxford to Launch Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's 50th Anniversary Season in Style The official public launch of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s (BBMF) 50th anniversary season is to take place exclusively at the Imperial War Museum Duxford on Saturday 5th May. In association with Breitling and supported by Classic FM, this unique event looks set to provide an action-packed day for all the family. Taking place at historic Duxford, Europe’s premier aviation complex and a former Battle of Britain fighter station, the BBMF Day will be the first opportunity to see all the aircraft of the Flight on the ground at close quarters as well as in the air. The legendary Lancaster and two of the iconic Spitfires will be resplendent in their new livery schemes, chosen to commemorate RAF squadrons Nos 100 and 550 as well as famous flying aces, including Gerald ‘Stapme’ Stapleton, one of the most successful RAF Battle of Britain pilots. Stapme himself will be a guest of honour on the day. Visitors will be able to meet the people of the Flight - the pilots who fly the aircraft, the aircrew who support them and the ground crew who keep the aircraft maintained and serviced. They will also be able to learn more about the illustrious history of the Flight and the role it plays in today’s RAF, as well as be enthralled by nearly two hours of magnificent flying. The four original fighters of the BBMF will be reunited in a stunning display prior to the oldest airworthy Spitfire displaying with the latest aircraft in the RAF stable, a Tyhoon, in a salute to the past and a celebration of the modern RAF. In addition, the RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team will take to the air to perform a spectacular jump from the BBMF Dakota and the Central Band of the RAF will provide rousing musical accompaniment throughout the day. In a thrilling finale, the Lancaster will take to the air with all seven fighters flying in formation to give visitors a sight not seen for many, many years and will end with a lone Spitfire performing an emotive display as part of the closing ceremony. “Duxford is delighted and honoured to host this special day as part of its own tribute to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.” said Tracey Woods, Duxford’s Marketing and PR Manager. “This will be, without a doubt, an amazing day for people of all ages - a unique opportunity to see the aircraft up close, to meet the people of the Flight past and present and to be thrilled by the sight and sound of these magnificent aircraft displaying, it really is a exceptional and special day which is not to be missed.” Visitors will be able to see the aircraft, including the mighty Lancaster, up close on the ground as part of a flight line walk, chat to the pilots and veterans, get their signatures and witness some magical and awe-inspiring flying. As well as trade stands, the whole of the Museum will be open on the day for visitors to enjoy, with plenty to see including Duxford’s dramatic new £25 million AirSpace exhibition. In AirSpace, visitors can experience the fun, interactive displays on the mezzanine gallery to find out about aircraft, how they fly and how they are made, as well as marvel at the rare and treasured aircraft on display, including Duxford’s own Lancaster, and discover the personal stories and experiences of the people who designed, built and flew aircraft. Gates open at 10 am. Duxford is located just south of Cambridge at junction 10 of the M11. Ample free parking is available. Admission for this event is FREE for Children under 16, £19.95 for Adults, £16.50 for Concessions. Discounted tickets and group rates are available in advance. Advance tickets are now on sale for this exclusive Battle of Britain Memorial Flight day. Imperial War Museum website BBMF website The eighth annual Abingdon Air & Country Show The eighth annual Abingdon Air & Country Show takes place on Sunday 6th May 2007, at Abingdon Airfield / Dalton Barracks, Oxfordshire. Attractions include a Three and a half hour afternoon Flying Display & Static Aircraft, both of which contain Military & Civilian aircraft such as: RAF Hawk,RAF Tucano to WW2 Spitfire, Me108 and Hawker Hunter with hopeful International support, Arena Displays, Crafts & Trade Stalls, 25th Anniversary MG Car Works Rally, Tank Rides, Amusements and much more for all the family to enjoy. Public entry is permitted from 10am, with gates closing around 5pm. Proceeds are going to the Thames Valley & Chiltern Air Ambulance Service, now based at RAF Benson. Advanced Tickets are now on sale, at the Abingdon Information Office,located at the Old Abbey House, from Dawsons Music Shop and via Paypal on our Official website, to which more information can be obtained on: www.abingdonfayre.com Telephone enquiries are welcome on 01235 529142, with Traders & Crafts persons welcome to book a pitch still. Advanced tickets prices are Adult £7, OAPs & Children £3.50, Under 5s Free. On the day they are Adult £8, OAPs & Children £5, Under 5s Free. It promises to be the biggest and best event yet to be staged by Neil Porter & his band of volunteers known as the Abingdon Air & Country Show Committee. Latest Participation: Static update: The Static Aircraft will also be of military & civilian jet, helicopter, transport & light aviation types with over 80 aircraft expected to attend plus a cockpit section or two. Once again we'll have some international colour - hopefully in the form of a return visit from the Polish Navy and their An-28 Bryza. Sadly the SHAPE UH-60 will not now be joining us this year due to cutbacks. Also on static display will be a Lynx helicopter from our own Royal Navy, a pair of Hornet Moths, a Rearwin Cloudster, Austers, BAC Strikemaster, a pair of Grob Vigilants from 612 VGS, Jet Provost T.3 & T.5, the Twin Pioneer, Chipmunk, Prentice and Dove from the Air Altantique Classic Flight, a C47 Dakota (which visitors will be able to have a look inside) and an RAF Puma helicopter (tbc). The RAF Merlin will be on static display. Thames Valley Air Ambulance Bo105 The Twin Pioneer, a Chipmunk, Prentice and Dove are all giving Pleasure flights @ £55 per person, and the C47 will be open to the public. FlyCB's EV-97 Eurostars will also be present offering trial flights Flying list as at 2/3/07: The afternoon Flying Program will be 3.5 hours long including military & civilian jets, helicopters, trainers & aerobatic types. Spitfire Mk.XI - Peter Teichman Messerschmitt 108 - 108 Flying Group's (new colour scheme for 2007) Extra 300L - Denny Dobson RAF Tutor RAF Hawk RAF Tucano RN Lynx RAF Chinook Hunter Percival Pembroke Jet Provost T.3 Blue Eagles - Army Air Corps Helicopter Dislay Team Gates open at 1000hrs and there'll be plenty of flying activity from that point onwards with arrivals and Pleasure Flights. The main afternoon flying display should be starting at 1300hrs. The eighth annual Abingdon Air & Country Show website Wings and Wheels 2007 Wings and Wheels 2007 will take place at Wellesbourne Mountford, Warwickshire on 17th June 2007. This event should see Vulcan XM655 out on the runway with a low speed taxi for the photographers at 11:30 and a high speed taxi for absolutely everyone at 14:00 subject to serviceability and the airfield requirements. There will also be classic cars and military vehicles. Air Atlantique Classic Flight from Coventry will be giving pleasure flights in either the D H Rapide or the Devon. There will also be a variety of stalls and attractions to suit all ages and hot and cold food and ice cream vans will be on site. Admission on the day is £5 per person, children under 12 free if accompanied by an adult. More details at www.xm655.com Blackbushe Airport Open Day/Air Show The Blackbushe Airport Open Day/Air Show takes place on Saturday 30th June & Sunday 1st July 2007. Aero Planes, Jets, Helicopters Stalls, Large Car Park, Food & Drink, Static Displays, All Members of the Family Welcome, Open to the Public, Blackbushe Airport, London Road, A30, Camberley, Surrey bushebash@smorley.co.uk www.eglk.com/bushebash2007 Great day out. Aero planes, helicopters, jets, bouncy castle, stalls, food, drink. Fun for all the family! Fly in, concourse, aerial treasure hunt, prizes, treasure hunt ball, hog roast. Fun for all the flyers! Welcome to the home page for the 2007 Bushe Bashe fly in and open day being held at Blackbushe Airport, Camberley, Surrey on 30 June and 1 July 2007. Everyone is welcome to come in be it by air, car, bike or foot! There will be many interesting aircraft to look at both based at Blackbushe and flying in from far and wide. The most beautiful aircraft will win a prize in the hotly contested concourse d'elegance after which there will be an aerial treasure hunt. On the ground there is plenty to occupy inquisitive minds. Stalls from local traders and aviation suppliers, bouncy castle for the kids (not the pilots!) A special guest, Aldershot MP and shadow treasury something or other Gerald Howarth, who is himself a pilot, will be opening the whole proceedings. There will be a Grand Treasure Hunt Ball in the evening with a Hog Roast, Tickets £25.00. Email the link on the right to reserve your tickets. All profits will be going to charity. Biggles Bistro – Bar/Café – Pool Table, Music, Open to the Public, Car Park, Patio, BBQ, Families Welcome, Outdoor Seating, On the Edge of the Runway Great view over Airport, Real Ales, Large Food Menu. Cockpit-Fest & Aeroboot The Cockpit-Fest & Aeroboot takes place at Newark Museum in Nottinghamshire on Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th June 2007. Cockpit-Fest 2007 Update as of 01.06.07 This year's Cockpit-Fest event has attracted an unprecedented level of pre-bookings for visiting cockpits. Still with two weeks to go until the actual event on Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th June 2007 we now have 30 cockpits booked in. This represents the highest ever number of pre-booked cockpits in the entire eight year history of the event! What is even more impressive is that more than half of these cockpits [16 in total] are first time participants at the event. The museum trustees would like to send out a special message of thanks to everyone who has indicated that they plan to participate. The latest list of participants for Cockpit-Fest 2007 [as of June 1, 2007] is as follows: Beagle Pup Srs 1 **; Hawk T.1 **; Harrier GR.3 **; Canberra T.22 **; Canberra PR.9 **; Vampire T.11 **; Buccaneer **; Delfin L29**; Shorts 360 **; Tornado F3 **; Hunter ** ; Tornado F.2 **; Jaguar **; Jet Provost **; Spitfire**; Gnat **; Venom; Hunter FGA.9; Lightning F.6; Vampire T.11; Hunter F.2; Vampire T.11; Jet Provost T.5; Delfin L.29; Canberra PR.9; Hunter F.4; Meteor; Hunter; Balliol T.2; Hornet * Please note: cockpits highlighted by * - show a significant change from their last appearance at this event whilst those highlighted by ** are cockpits totally new to the event. Instrument panels: Vampire FB.5; Jet Provost; Auster AOP.9; HS 748; Vampire T.11. Plus a display of survival and rescue equipment and a historical navigation display. Cockpit Rigs – "cockpits in waiting" i.e. more than an instrument panels but not yet a cockpit: Seafire, P.51 and Mosquito B.35. Special visitor - Auster V TJ398: A veteran of WWII. This is a complete aircraft, and is therefore over qualified to be a cockpit section, but never less a very welcome visitor to this event. This warbird, although a non-flyer, is a rare visitor to this area; take the opportunity to get up close to a rare type, make the most of it during this weekend. Anyone wishing to attend with a cockpit is encouraged to contact the organiser Bill O'Sullivan via the museum website. Exhibitor Passes for the AEROBOOT aviation and avionics will be despatched early next week. Anyone interested in receiving details should send a large SAE to the museum now or just turn up on the day. As further participants for both events become known details will be posted on the museum website to keep everyone up to date. www.newarkairmuseum.org Kent Air Show, Margate *CANCELLED* The Kent Air Show, Margate that was to take place at Palm Bay, Margate in Kent on Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th June 2007 has now been cancelled. The Kent Air Show, Margate will not take place this year, but will return in 2008. It comes after the show organisers informed Thanet District Council that they would not be able to take any financial risk over the event. This would mean the Council having to underwrite the Air Show by £300,000 this year. In previous year, the underwriting had been just £30,000. The decision about whether to hold the Air Show this year had to be taken now, as the RAF were due to finalise their flying schedule in the next few days and aircraft had already been provisionally allocated to Margate. Cllr. Roger Latchford, Cabinet Member for Commercial Services, said: “Over the last couple of months, we have been working exceptionally hard on the Air Show and trying to ensure that it happens in 2007. Unfortunately the sad fact is that the underwriting required for the event this year would be ten times the amount of previous years and we can’t take that risk with taxpayers’ money. The Council can provide some underwriting, but we need a commercial operator to take the remainder of the risk. That hasn’t proved possible for this year, as our event organisers no longer have the resources to provide that commitment, but we are already working towards putting the Kent Air Show Margate on in 2008 and are talking to other operators.” www.thanet.gov.uk/ See below for a replacement for this event at Palm Bay in Margate: Air and Land Festival at Palm Bay, Margate Thanet council have come up with this to replace the cancelled Kent air show. Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 June 2007 Kent's Leading Air and Land Festival will offer two days of thrilling free entertainment. A full flying display each day alongside exciting arena acts, and some of the countries top street entertainers. Live music, a food and drink village and much much more, make this event an unmissable day out for the whole family An hour and a half flying display will take place both days aircraft to include: Red Arrows RAF Falcons BBMF Lancaster, Spitfire, Hurricane Stearman Hawk T1 Tucano T1 Aerostars Su26 (Will Curtiss) Tigers parachute Team Tutor T1 Just some of the entertainment planned: * Live bands * Top street performers * Arena acts * Children entertainers * Craft fair * Fairground * Beer tent, food and drink village Don't miss saturday evening's free ABBA tribute concert and firework finale! For more information contact 0870 2646111 * For trade enquiries email events@thanet.gov.uk We look forward to welcoming you to Margate on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 June 2007. ------------- Margate's Big Event takes off Plans for Kent’s leading air and land festival have been announced, with the Red Arrows, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, live bands, including Abba Magic, and street entertainers just some of the highlights. Margate’s Big Event will take place on the clifftops at Palm Bay over Father’s Day weekend, with non stop live entertainment planned on the ground between 10am and 10pm on Saturday 16 June and 10.30am and 6pm on Sunday 17 June. The event will be free of charge and is being organised by Thanet District Council. Each day will have an hour and a half of flying displays, with the RAF Falcons and Tigers parachute teams dropping into the main arena, with appearances from a Hawk, the historic Stearman aircraft and the Tucano and Tutor planes, both of which are used for training by the RAF. The Aerostars and a SUKHOI flown by Will Curtis, one of the leading solo aerobatic pilots on the circuit, complete the aerial line up. On the ground, arena acts will range from Jason Smyth, the only quad bike stunt rider in the UK, to the Solent Eagles Motorcycle Display Team and from John Evans, international strong man, and Chinese Acrobats, to Cyril the Squirrel and his racing terriers and a vulture and eagle show by Eagle Heights. Both days will have live music, with appearances by Hulaballo, Rubber Biscuit, Ronnie Scott Rejects, Pulse and Umbrella Men. Saturday’s entertainment will finish with an Abba tribute concert, followed by a spectacular fireworks finale. Other acts entertaining the crowds over the two days include trapeze artists, clowns, puppeteers, stilt walkers, acrobats, magicians and even a pair of resident robots, many of which are appearing in Thanet for the first time. Corporate Director John Bunnett said: “Margate’s Big Event will have something for the whole family, with two days packed full of free entertainment, both on the ground and in the air. This will be Kent’s leading air and land festival and an unmissable day out. It’s the only place in Kent that people will be able to enjoy such a huge variety of entertainment in one place. Where else can you find the Red Arrows, parachute display teams, some of the best live bands in the area, along with trapeze and stilt artists and quad bike stunt riders and acrobats?” Entry to Margate’s Big Event will be free of charge, with on site parking costing £3 for each day. The Thanet Loop bus service runs to the Old Charles Pub on Northdown Road, just 10 minutes walk from the site and a free open top shuttle bus will be running every 30 minutes between Margate station and the site. www.thanet.gov.uk/ Fly! The London Airshow *CANCELLED* Fly! The London Airshow that was to take place at Silverstone, Northants on the 13th to the 15th July 2007 has now been cancelled. It has been confirmed that the FLY Silverstone event has been postponed for this year. There has been no further statement at the moment. The show, which was to have been the successor to the Earls Court event FLY The London Airshow, was to have taken place at the racing circuit during July. It had been hoped that it would be possible to open the runway during the event for pre-booked arrivals. Blackpool Airshow The Blackpool Airshow takes place at Blackpool in Lancashire on 21st & 22nd July 2007. Provisional Participating aircraft include: Hawk T1 BBMF - Spitfire, Spitfire, Dakota Red Arrows RAF Falcons - Parachute Team Team Guinot Glasgow Ayr Airshow *CANCELLED* The Glasgow Ayr Airshow which was to take place at Glasgow in Scotland on 11th & 12th August 2007 has been cancelled. Provisional Participating aircraft include: Swordfish Seafury Seahawk Tucano Tutor Chinook Hawk RAF Falcons (12th Only) RAF Spirit of Adventure The RAF Spirit of Adventure event takes place at Dalton Barracks, Abingdon, Oxfordshire on 26th-27th May 2007 and Kinross in Scotland on 25th-26th August 2007. Ticket info: £25 Adult, £12.50 Children (under 15), £60 Family ticket (2 adults & 2 children), Under 5's free. plus seperate car parking charge - £5. Ticket hotline: 0870 735 5000 or on line: www.bookingsdirect.com This event will involve many ground attraction and the flying display will include: RAF Multi-role Demo x2 Tornado F3 x2 Tornado GR4 x2 Hawk T1 x1 E3-D Sentry x1 C-130J Hercules x1 Chinook HC2 plus: Typhoon Red Arrows RAF Falcons BBMF Spitfire 1. Spirit of Adventure represents a departure from the conventional ‘air-show’ style event, providing the general public with an opportunity to better understand the working routine and lifestyle of the Service. 2. The approach will be to engage the public in a series of interactive, entertaining and stimulating activities, to provide a spectacular, story-led, entertainment experience for the general public and, in particular, young people. 3. Typhoon, Tornado, Merlin, C130 and Spitfire will perform fly-pasts and role demonstrations. The Red Arrows will perform a flypast to close the event on the second day. There will be a number of ground static displays of RAF equipment and materiel. 4. An interactive movie with an overarching RAF (Spirit of Adventure) theme will be shown on giant screens. Live music, extreme sports demonstrations and activities provide complementary entertainment. 5. The key themes of adventure, lifestyle, sport and technology will be conveyed largely through direct engagement between RAF Servicemen and women and the public on the ground. The event is designed to appeal to a modern generation of young people and families and promote a positive ‘can do’ spirit. Spirit of Adventure is an event like no other. Its primary aim is to promote the image, reputation and profile of the Royal Air Force through an exciting and interactive feature film combined with live action role demonstrations performed by the stars of the show - The RAF. It is like being in the world's greatest open air theatre! This event is a state-of- the-art techonlogy and human capability combined... Unlike any other air show you will see this summer, Spirit of Adventure is story led and will give the public an engaging and immersive view of what the modern Royal Air Force is capable of. This is a show that will appeal to the traditional audience, as well as a whole new youth generation and family audience who are used to Hollywood blockbusters, visiting Univeral Studios and impressive special effects! The purpose of the show is to entertain, educate and inform the wider public. The ‘Spirit of Adventure’ event is being taken forward jointly by RAF Defence PR and commercial partner, Jervis Entertainment Media (who has secured the financial underwriters and promoter of the show - AAA Events). Terry Jervis the creator and producer of the event has strong media background in film and television and has produced many live events for TV around the world. The key themes of adventure, lifestyle, sport and technology will be conveyed through aircraft, people from commercial backgrounds and direct engagement between RAF Servicemen and women and the public on the ground. In addition to RAF ground displays, aircraft fly-pasts, role demonstrations and static exhibits, the event will feature extreme sports, theme park activities, competitions and many other attractions. We sincerely hope that you join us in the adventure of a life time and come and see what the RAF can really do as a force for good in the world. Two, 2-day Spirit of Adventure events are planned for 2007, one in the South of England (26th and 27th May: Abingdon Airfield/Dalton Barracks) and one in Southern Scotland (25th and 26th August: Balado Park Kinross) running from 1000 until 1800 on both days. The events are expected to attract upwards of 50,000 members of the public on each of the two days and have attracted a great deal of interest from external contributors, the press and the broadcast media. ------------------------ The Battle for Britain has begun as a new superpower attempts to take over the UK... and only the Royal Air Force stands between freedom and domination by enemy forces. That's the scenario greeting visitors to the RAF's new 'Spirit of Adventure' live interactive show coming to Oxfordshire early this summer. Members of the public who witness the 'events' unfolding will hold the power to influence the RAF's response to the threats as they approach our shores. The media were given a glimpse of the future as some of the stars of the forthcoming show arrived at Horse Guards Parade in London on Tuesday 3 April 2007 for the launch of the event. Group Captain Andy Turner, head of RAF Public Relations, said: "This is not an airshow but a demonstration of what the RAF does for the nation and world peace, built around a fictitious story of an attack on our sovereignty. "It's new, exciting and interactive - tailor made for all the family to get involved with over the course of a day. "The RAF is widely known about but not well understood. This new concept will engage and inform in a way that is a world first. "Spirit is just the start of a broader engagement with the public that now includes marketing ourselves through better branding, a merchandising initiative and full use of the internet. "We are using technology and innovation and tying in with sport and leisure industry so more and more people know, understand and support our core business of protecting the UK and her interests. "2007 is an important year for the RAF in many key areas, but in particular, Typhoon is due to start contributing to protecting the air space over the nation – which is a central theme of 'Spirit of Adventure'." Terry Jervis, the Managing Director of the company spearheading the new initiative, Jervis Entertainment Media Ltd, said: "The story is about the RAF achieving the impossible, which they do every day in places like Afghanistan and Iraq. But the RAF is about more than that. It is about all of us working together under the UK flag and defending the nation. We shall be telling that story." 'Spirit of Adventure' is an event like no other and aims to promote the image, reputation and profile of the Royal Air Force through an exciting and interactive feature film, combined with live action role demonstrations performed by the stars of the show - The RAF. Using state-of-the-art technology linked to human capability, the event will feel like being in the world's greatest open air theatre! The key themes of adventure, lifestyle, sport and technology will be conveyed through aircraft, people from commercial backgrounds, and direct engagement between RAF Servicemen and women and the public on the ground. In addition to RAF ground displays, aircraft fly-pasts, role demonstrations and static exhibits, the event will feature extreme sports, theme park activities, competitions and many other attractions. Two events are planned for 2007, the first two-day 'Spirit of Adventure' event will take place on 26 and 27 May 2007 at Abingdon Airfield (Dalton Barracks), near Abingdon in Oxfordshire, and the second on 25 and 26 August 2007 at Balado Park, Kinross, southern Scotland. Both events will start at 1000 hrs and run until 1800 hrs each day. The events are expected to attract upwards of 50,000 members of the public on each of the two days, and have attracted a great deal of interest from external contributors, the press and the broadcast media. Spirit of Adventure website RAF news MOD Oracle RAF Spirit of Adventure Cancellations The RAF Spirit of Adventure event at Dalton Barracks, Abingdon, Oxfordshire took place on Saturday 26th May 2007 but was cancelled on Sunday 27th May 2007 due to the official reason given below: 'On Sunday the British weather dealt a cruel blow with the conditions proving too inclement for the show to go ahead. Overnight very low cloud and heavy rain came into the area and the Met Office advised that this would only get worse throughout the day. If we chose to go ahead with the event and ignore the weather, the planes would have flown but the cloud would have prevented the audience from seeing the displays. After agonising deliberation the organisers concluded that the only sensible decision was to cancel the event on the Sunday. All ticket holders for the Sunday will be entitled to a refund of the ticket face value by contacting the point of purchase. Ticket holders needing further clarification can call 07768 697069 (020 8789 6111 after Tuesday 29th May)' The RAF Spirit of Adventure event at Kinross in Scotland on 25th-26th August 2007 has been cancelled. No official reason has been given. It is believed that attendance figures were significantly lower than expected on Saturday 26th May 2007. Test Flight! 'Test Flight!' takes place at Bossington House, Houghton, Stockbridge, Hampshire on Saturday July 7th 2007. The ever popular Music in the Air is taking a break this year while the AAC prepares to celebrate its Golden Jubilee this September. In its place for one year only comes Test Flight! a garden party with aerial displays in the magnificent grounds of Bossington House and overlooking the glorious River Test. All in aid of the Jubilee Appeal and The Museum of Army Flying Guests are invited to bring a picnic for supper by the river or book a table in the Black Tie Enclosure while enjoying a magnificent flying spectacle amid the sights and sounds of the River Test in mid summer. Henry Mann's Jazz Band provides the music. Flying programme includes: The Swordfish, The Historic Flight, Provost, Blue Eagles and Extra 300. As ticket numbers are limited there are no tickets available on the night. The Gates open at 5.30pm. For more details and for tickets please contact 01264 784421 or go to the website www.rivertestflight.co.uk www.flying-museum.org.uk *by kind permission of Mr & Mrs John Fairey Museum of Army Flying, Middle Wallop, Stockbridge, Hampshire SO20 8DY Redhill Airshow 2007*CANCELLED* The Redhill Airshow that was to take place at Silverstone, Northants on the 19th August 2007 has now been cancelled. Official announcement below: 'It is with regret we have to announce that the 2007 air show has been cancelled due to aerodrome management and lack of sponsors. We deeply regret this action but hope to have some small displays at the AeroJumble on the 22nd September... and hopefully back to a show in 2008. Thanks for all your support in the past and hopefully the future.' (from the official website). Official website at www.redhillairshow.co.uk Red Bull Air Race The Red Bull Air Race will take place at London on the 28th-29th July 2007. London, UK has been confirmed as the sixth stop on the 2007 Red Bull Air Race World Series calendar. The world's best pilots will race over the River Thames on 28 and 29 July against the backdrop of the city's famous skyline. Taking place for the first time in London, the race course will be built on the Thames towards the east of the city, between the skyscrapers of Canary Wharf and the Greenwich Peninsula, home to The O2 (formerly known as the Millennium Dome). Tickets for the qualifying sessions on Saturday 28 July and race day on Sunday 29 July can be purchased via the official website from 17 May. Designated viewing areas located on the banks of the Thames will allow spectators to enjoy the action as the pilots race at high speeds through the 'air gates' just metres above the water. The Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone said: "'The London Red Bull Air Race is another exciting addition to the capital's events calendar and will have the wonderful backdrop of the river Thames and the London skyline." The 28th July will be for Qualification while the Race Day is on 29th July. Official Red Bull Air Race website Royal Air Force Digby Party in the Park The RAF Digby Party in the Park takes place at RAF Digby, Lincoln on the 4th August 2007 from 1300-2230hrs. There will be a small aerial display this year, consisting of confirmed: Spitifre Display, Black Knights Parachute Freefall Display and unconfirmed: Chinook, EFTS 3-ship. LINCOLN LN4 3LH Tel: 01526 327684 Fax: 0871 714 3152 dig-partyinthepark@digby.raf.mod.uk www.digbypartyinthepark.org.uk RAF Digby's Party in the Park is back for a fourth successful year. This year's programme is packed to the seams with live music and family entertainment. • RAF Digby's Party in the Park, a fun-packed day of family entertainment and music, will return on Saturday 4 Aug 07. • Party in the Park at RAF Digby provides the unique opportunity of seeing the Massed Bands of the RAF play in the open air. • Children's entertainment and covered shelter areas will be provided. • Tickets are now available for sale – full details at the end of this release. • Parachute Display Team and Spitfire Flypast. • Proceeds to benefit Service and local charities. • Substantial discount available to early bookers, representing 1/3 off the gate price. • www.digbypartyinthepark.org.uk Party in the Park is back for its fourth year and will build on the experience of our previous events to bring a best-ever Digby day to remember. 4 Aug 07 will see upto 5000 visitors travel to RAF Digby for our all-day programme of arena events and musical entertainment which will have something for every family member and all age ranges. Gates open early, with the official opening ceremony to take place at 1300. The musical line-up includes military music drawing on the Massed Bands of the RAF. They will be accompanied by TNT Soul Explosion, a six-piece soul, blues and covers group drawn from the Band of the Royal Air Force Regiment who will play music from artists such as The Blues Brothers, The Commitments, James Brown, Tom Jones and Robbie Williams. TNT Soul Explosion has been very popular with the young and old at past Parties. The RAF Shades of Blue Orchestra, a recently formed 18-piece Big Band, will also provide a wide range of musical styles from Glenn Miller to Phil Collins and Benny Goodman. In addition to the Massed Bands of the RAF further acts will be playing on stage and in the acoustic tent - new for 2007. In the event arena there will be many events during the daytime to keep the excitement levels high. The ever-popular MOD Police Dog Team will be back with their fast-moving display of defence's finest canines! We also hope to have the final games of both the 5-a-side football and touch rugby tournaments that will be played in the Party in the Park Arena during the afternoon. At this year's Party in the Park we have once more laid on free children's entertainment throughout the day, including face painting, Punch and Judy, magic tricks and clowns, focusing in the entertainers' pavilion. This will be complemented by the bouncy castle, merry-go-round and the ever-popular giant inflatable slide. There will also be ample shaded rest area to cater for any extremes of the British summer weather. Once the afternoon's events are completed a Spitfire flypast, accompanied by the musical Spitfire Prelude, will mark the start of the main musical programme for the evening. Although many families bring their own refreshments with them, visitors will be able to enjoy the products of a variety of hot food and drink stands throughout the event. We also have a number of exhibitors, traders and charities attending. Look out for our team of raffle ticket sellers as they will try to part you from your cash for the raffle which will be drawn live on stage. The star prize is a brand-new Citroen C1 – well worth a flutter – and there will be other prizes including free flying lessons and local restaurant meals. The culmination of 2007's Party will be the trademark spectacular firework display which will last at least a quarter of an hour. Finally, to accompany the day's entertainment on stage and in the arena, the Station's World War II Sector Ops Room Museum will be open to visitors, while our Clay Pigeon shooting club and Gokarting club will be inviting guests to have a go, all in aid of our chosen beneficiary charities (Combat Stress, British Forces Foundation, RAF Music Charitable Trust and local charities). Party in the Park gates open early, with the official opening at 1300. Tickets for the event can be purchased online from our website, www.partyinthepark.org.uk, over the phone from our ticket office on 01526 327684, or by post from Party in the Park, RAF Digby, LINCOLN LN4 3LH (Adults £10, under 16s £3, military discount £7.50, 50p handling fee, cheques payable to Service Funds RAF Digby) Party in the Park is made possible by the support of our main sponsors, BAE Insyte and Lockheed Martin, and further sponsors Alfred McAlpine, Babcock Dyncorp, EDS, General Dynamics UK and Thales UK. Queen's Birthday flypast The Queen's Birthday flypast will take place over London on the 16th June 2007. The rehearsals for the Queen's Birthday flypast will take place 13th-15th June 2007 (3 days are chosen in case of bad weather etc). Note that the rehearsal dates are the same as for Falklands 25th Anniversary flypast but times will be different (see map below:) The aircraft will include the Red Arrows, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) - Spitfires, Hurricanes, Dakota, Lancaster, Typhoon (9 ship), VC-10, Tornado Gr4s, Tornado F3s, and Nimrod. A few photos of the Queen's Birthday Flypast rehearsal can be found here. Formation: Dakota Spitfire, Lancaster, Spitfire Hurricane, Spitfire, Hurricane 9 x Typhoons Tornado F3 x2 VC10 Tornado F3 x2 Tornado GR4 x2 Nimrod Tornado GR4 x2 Red Arrows in a diamond formation Queen's Birthday Flypast Rehearsal Map Click map to enlarge Queen's Birthday Flypast Map Click map to enlarge Previous years Scanner Frequencies: 120.625 STANSTED APPROACH 123.300 NATO Common Radar 125.800 WATTISHAM ZONE 126.950 STANSTED RADAR 132.700 THAMES RADAR 132.900 NEATISHEAD (Displays/Fly-Past) Primary 134.550 NEATISHEAD (Displays/Fly-Past) Secondary 135.275 LONDON MIL(East) Fly-Past Monitor Primary 135.925 LONDON MIL(East) Pre-Join Transit 232.875 31 Sqn Air-to-Air GOLD STAR OPS 243.450 RED ARROWS Air-to-Air 244.550 56(R) Sqn Air-to-Air 260.150 NEATISHEAD(TAD 100 Series) Tanker Co-ord Primary 275.350 LONDON MIL(West) Pre-Join Transit for Brize based aircraft 277.775 LONDON MIL(East) Pre-Join Transit & Co-ord 299.975 LONDON MIL(East) Fly-Past Monitor Secondary/Pre-Join Co-ord 300.100 Air-to-Air Refuelling LION/MADRAS 369.125 NEATISHEAD(TAD 100 Series) Tanker Co-ord Secondary Falklands 25th Anniversary flypast The Falklands 25th Anniversary flypast will take place over London on the 17th June 2007. The rehearsals for the Falklands 25th Anniversary flypast will take place 13th-15th June 2007 (3 days are chosen in case of bad weather etc). Note that the rehearsal dates are the same as for Queen's Birthday flypast but times will be different (see map below:) The Falklands 25th Anniversary flypast will consist of aircraft from the Falklands era as well as some of those flown by the same squadrons today. The aircraft will include the Red Arrows, Dominees, C-130 Hercules, VC-10 , Nimrod, 23 helicopters. Unfortunately the Vulcan (XH558) is unlikely to be ready in time to participate in the Falklands 25th Anniversary flypast. The Tri Service and Veterans' March Past and Tri Service Flypast will take place at 16:15hrs on 16th June 2007. Falklands veterans and their modern day service counterparts will march up the Mall to Buckingham Palace to witness a fly past of aircraft from the Falklands era as well as some of those flown by the same squadrons today. The flypast and march past will be visible from the Mall. Formation (16:45hrs local): 3 x Royal Navy Sea King Mk6 4 x Royal Navy Sea King Mk4 1 x RAF Sea King (Yellow) 5 x Royal Navy Lynx 3 x Royal Navy Merlin 5 x AAC? (Lynx/apache) 1 x Chinook At 1650 local - the fixed wing 5 x Dominies 2 x Hercules 5 x Typhoons 2x Hawks VC10 2x Hawks (2 RN and 2 RAF) Nimrod Red Arrows in a normal V formation Falklands 25th Anniversary Flypast Rehearsal Map Click map to enlarge Falklands 25th Anniversary Flypast Map Click map to enlarge Previous years Scanner Frequencies: 120.625 STANSTED APPROACH 123.300 NATO Common Radar 125.800 WATTISHAM ZONE 126.950 STANSTED RADAR 132.700 THAMES RADAR 132.900 NEATISHEAD (Displays/Fly-Past) Primary 134.550 NEATISHEAD (Displays/Fly-Past) Secondary 135.275 LONDON MIL(East) Fly-Past Monitor Primary 135.925 LONDON MIL(East) Pre-Join Transit 232.875 31 Sqn Air-to-Air GOLD STAR OPS 243.450 RED ARROWS Air-to-Air 244.550 56(R) Sqn Air-to-Air 260.150 NEATISHEAD(TAD 100 Series) Tanker Co-ord Primary 275.350 LONDON MIL(West) Pre-Join Transit for Brize based aircraft 277.775 LONDON MIL(East) Pre-Join Transit & Co-ord 299.975 LONDON MIL(East) Fly-Past Monitor Secondary/Pre-Join Co-ord 300.100 Air-to-Air Refuelling LION/MADRAS 369.125 NEATISHEAD(TAD 100 Series) Tanker Co-ord Secondary Official Falklands Anniversary website Festival of History The Festival of History will take place at Kelmarsh Hall, Northamptonshire on the 11-12th August 2007. Visitors can meet the men of the Royal Flying Corps and witness the drama of a remarkable recreated scene from the Great War as British pilots take to the skies in front of your very eyes and perform perilous manoeuvres. New for 2007 – experience the sights and sounds of life in the trenches and hear tales of the triumphs and tragedies of the men who worked there, as you explore our re-created World War I trench. The UK’s biggest historical event promises even more drama and excitement than ever before as this year, for the first time ever, no less than nine screaming World War I Fighter planes take to the skies and perform daredevil displays in our most dramatic event yet! Along with past favourites such as the return of the Knights’ Tournament; Roman horse racing; battle spectaculars; living history encampments; action-packed children’s area; music, dance and a celebrity lecture programme – with talks by Alison Weir and Earl Spencer, we have a number of new shows to entertain you in 2007. New for 2007: Fly Boys of WW1: This year’s enhanced show includes nine replica WWI fighter planes: SE5A; Junker CL1’s; Sopwith Triplane; Nieuport 17; Fokker DR1 WWI Trench Experience: Consisting of almost 80ft of trenches with 7ft high walls, feel for yourself what is was like for the men who lived this claustrophobic existence. Battle for Kelmarsh: Twice a day the peaceful 18th-century street comes under siege by a group of smugglers. Canons will fire, horses will gallop and duels shall be fought! Wander through the village to meet craftsmen and hear stories, but watch out for the smugglers! Build a Castle! Visit the children's area to join in as we attempt to build a medieval castle – on a huge scale! Lots of hands-on activities and entertainment for children. Lecture Debate on the Monarchy: Which monarch will win the title of greatest monarch in the history debate? Blackadder Chill-out Tent: Sit back and relax whilst watching episodes of one the BBC’s most popular comedy series Watch in awe as no fewer than nine fighter planes takes to the skies in front of your very eyes in this, the most dramatic show you’ll ever see at the Festival of History. Feel the tension build as fighter pilots and their planes await the call to action and Machine Gunners scan the sky. British Tommys drill and train in preparation of an allied offensive. Bombs drop! Onlookers gasp! Fighter planes take to the skies in front of your very eyes and scream overhead. A perilous dog fight takes place and we nervously await the return, or otherwise, of the young pilots of the Flying Corps… This thrilling display by members of the Great War Display Team features German and British planes taking off from the festival field to perform awesome feats of precision flying. The team comprises: • 4 x SE5A’s • 2 x Junker CL1’s • 1 x Sopwith Triplane • 1 x Nieuport 17 • 1 x Fokker DR1 The flying display will take place twice per day. Official Festival of History website London City Airport Fun Day The London City Airport Fun Day will take place at London City Airport, Royal Docks, E16 2PB on Saturday 7 July 2007, 2pm – 6:30pm. The Air Show at London City Airport's annual Fun Day promises to be a spectacular event this year. Residents of Newham and further afield need only look above from 3.30pm on 7 July to see a sensational display of aircraft, new and old, fill the skies. Amongst the striking extravaganza on the day will be an aerobatic display from the Grace Spitfire ML407, flown by the UK's only female Spitfire pilot. The Team Guinot Wing Walking Display Team combine the latest safety technology with the courage and daring of early 20s aviators, entertaining crowds with a taste of their barnstorming magic, followed by the Skytrack Parachute Freefall Team – the only all-girl team in the UK. The YAK9 and Mustang P51D "Janie" represent stunning aircraft from the WW2 era whilst the Pitts Special will perform an amazing array of loops and barrels. The Dennis Kenyon Aerobatic Helicopter Display is the most amazing helicopter display ever seen, flying low level with amazing accuracy. The world's premiere aerobatic aircraft, the CAP 232, will be on display and the SWIFT Aerobatic Glider, which is towed into the air with a specialised tow plane, provides an opportunity for the glider team to defy convention. The glider follows the tug through aileron rolls, tight turns, wingovers and zoom climbs, all performed at low level in front of the crowd. The Air Show attracts over 10,000 visitors and forms a major part of the airport's Fun Day that is now in its eleventh year. Entrance is free to all visitors and funds raised from attractions are donated to the airport's chosen charity, Richard House, the first children's hospice in London. For further information please visit http://www.lcy.co.uk/funday Sunderland International Airshow The Sunderland International Airshow will take place at Sunderland, tyne & Wear on 28th-29th July 2007. BBC Video Clip Sunderland Air Show website